Myles Mynatt’s most recent album, No Appetite 3, is a close look into the social perspective of a young rapper from Tennessee. Myles tends to tell his story like it is, no strings or glam attached. In this southern hip-hop mixtape, Myles lays out the web of relationships in his life and picks everything apart to get to the core of who matters and who doesn’t. Across these 11 tracks, he touches on a host of different themes, including his general outlook and dreams for the future, and his authentic voice will keep you listening.
For a rapping career this young, his professional demeanor is impressive. Mynatt has managed to forge a distinctive style and crank out mixtapes that rival the competition. He has a nice Southern-style heat that sounds straight off the streets of Atlanta.
Right off the bat, the listener might notice the high number of contributors on the project. No Appetite 3 features beats from a selection of producers including Curtiss King, Mantra and Tone Jonez. At this current point in hip-hop, this approach isn’t uncommon, but hopefully as Mynatt’s career matures it will inspire him to begin making his own tracks. Sometimes, having this many contributing producers on one album can detract from a rapper’s personal voice because of the wild variety of production styles. Granted, it’s mixtape, so a mix of different beats is to be expected. Unfortunately, barely half of the beats offer anything new or noteworthy to the genre.
No Appetite 3 might not have the strongest beat selection, but Myles can craft good hooks. In general, his rapping style is based on honesty rather than arrogance. He raps from the perspective of a young man who just wants to make his parents proud at the end of the day. At the same time, he denounces “fake people” and the common struggles of being a rapper in the 21st century. He also points out the flaws in the constant chase for fame, money and love.
Overall, Myles is off to a solid start, although he can still sharpen his skills. One of the biggest issues is his timing. Throughout the album, you’ll notice his vocal tracks straying off beat. If he wants to deliver rapid-fire verses, he needs to deliver them precisely. All that aside, the root of his personality is present, and that says a lot for a rapper his age. It sounds like he has a promising future ahead of him, so let’s listen for what comes next.
No Appetite 3 on is available to stream on Soundcloud.
